MGIC InvestmentMTG +1.15%85 PEG Ratio is 0.57 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.65. GuruFocus rates MTG with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $28.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 183 Insurance companies, MGIC Investment ranks better than 61.2% on this metric.
* The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
The historical rank and industry rank for MGIC Investment's PEG Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MTG'
s PEG Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.12 Med: 0.65 Max: 1.66
Current: 0.57
During the past 13 years, MGIC Investment's highest PEG Ratio was 1.66. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.65.
MTG's PEG Ratio is ranked better than 61.2% of 183
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 0.82
vs MTG: 0.57
Peter Lynch thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued.
MGIC Investment (NYSE:MTG) PEG Ratio Explanation
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the P/E ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a P/E ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a P/E of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a P/E of 10.
MGIC Investment PEG Ratio Related Terms
MGIC Investment PEG Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MGIC Investment's PEG Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, MGIC Investment's PEG Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PEG Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
MGIC Investment PEG Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, MGIC Investment's PEG Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MGIC Investment's PEG Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
* Note: The 5-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 5-year average EBITDA per share growth rate. While the denominator is a percentage, we use the whole number as opposed to the decimal form for the calculation. For example, 5% would be shown as 5 as opposed to 0.05. If it's smaller than or equal to 0, then the PEG Ratio is not calculated.
MGIC Investment (MTG) has a PEG Ratio of 0.57 as of Jun. 26, 2026. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on MGIC Investment and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.65. Over the past decade, MGIC Investment's PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.66. According to the industry distribution chart, MGIC Investment ranks #71 out of 183 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is MGIC Investment's PEG Ratio too high?
MGIC Investment's current PEG Ratio of 0.57 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.12 to a high of 1.66. The Insurance industry median PEG Ratio is 0.82. MGIC Investment's value of 0.57 is 30.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MGIC Investment ranks #71 out of 183 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MGIC Investment has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MGIC Investment's PEG Ratio compare to ESNT and ACT?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, MGIC Investment ranks #71 out of 183 companies for PEG Ratio. This puts MGIC Investment in the upper half of its industry. The industry median PEG Ratio is 0.82. MGIC Investment's value of 0.57 is 30.5% below this benchmark. Historically, MGIC Investment's own PEG Ratio has ranged from 0.12 to 1.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.65 vs. the industry median of 0.82, MGIC Investment has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PEG Ratio for an Insurance company?
The median PEG Ratio among Insurance companies is 0.82, based on 183 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PEG Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PEG Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. MGIC Investment's current PEG Ratio of 0.57 is 30.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PEG Ratio mean?
A high PEG Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-earnings to growth ratio is the ratio of price-earnings to a company's earnings growth rate. View historical data on MGIC Investment and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median PEG Ratio is 0.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MGIC Investment's current PEG Ratio is 0.57, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MGIC Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGIC Investment (MTG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $28.23, compared to a current price of $27.36 — trading 3.1% below its estimated fair value. The current PEG Ratio is 0.57, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.65 and 30.5% below the Insurance industry median of 0.82. MGIC Investment's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For MGIC Investment (MTG), the current PEG Ratio is 0.57 as of Jun. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is MGIC Investment (MTG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MGIC Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $27.36 is trading 3.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $28.23.
GuruFocus considers MGIC Investment to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MTG:
PEG Ratio: 0.57 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.65)
GF Value™: $28.23 vs. price of $27.36 (3.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.5% below the Insurance median (#71 of 183)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MGIC Investment Corp provides private mortgage insurance, other mortgage credit risk management solutions, and ancillary services. The insurance premiums that these customers pay for the protection account for close to the majority of the company's total revenue. Investment income accounts for the remaining revenue. The company sells its insurance products in all states of the United States and in Puerto Rico. Its greatest exposure is in California, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and New York.
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